The Main Event of the Asian Poker Tour - Philippines saw 262 players compete for a first prize of $185,000.  After a surprisingly short final table, it was local Philippines player Neil Arce who took down that first prize, despite a tough final nine that included professional players Liz lieu and Casey Kastle.  

The final table finish positions for the 2009 APT- Philippines were as follows: 

1st.  Neil Arce- $185,000

2nd.  Steven Yea- $100,000

3rd.  Casey Kastle- $70,000

4th.  Didier Cicurel- $46,000

5th.  Susumu Toge- $36,000

6th.  Ron Kluber- $30,000

7th.  Liz Lieu- $22,000

8th.  Vesa Leikos- $16,000

9th.  Kim Tae Hyung- $12,000 

For more information on the main event of this most recent Asian Poker Tour stop, check out www.pokernews.com. 
 

Story by Mark Anderson